Cedar and Deep Trough Combo Provides Eye-Catching Facade

Following extensive damage during the Christchurch earthquakes, a 110m² timber-framed bungalow was demolished and work began on a new 240m² home designed around the needs of the family and the building's narrow site. The striking new home features two pavilions with different facade choices creating interest and defining the function of the different spaces.

The front pod is clad in Metalcraft Roofing's Espan 340 profile with cedar-clad gables, while the pod at the back is cedar-clad with an Espan 340 roof because owners wanted to create some differentiation, rather than having a monolithic black form. The owner says, “Because it’s a relatively long house, I wanted to move away from horizontal weatherboards and give it some versatility with the cedar cladding and the Espan. And the wide metal tray for the cladding and roofing gives a unique, timeless look that is comparatively maintenance-free.”

The high ribs of the vertically installed Espan 340 cladding create strong defined shadow lines which are echoed by the vertical lines of the cedar cladding. The high-performance Espan 340 cladding comprises New Zealand Steel for excellent strength and rigidity and is installed with concealed fixings for exceptional weather performance.

By combining the warmth of cedar with the modern look and performance of the Espan 340 cladding, the clients now have an eye-catching home that will withstand the elements for years to come.

Espan 340 Deep Trough Roofing and Cladding System

Metalcraft Roofing

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Espan® 340 is a Roofing and External Wall Cladding system comprised of a 49mm deep trough profiled steel sheet, along with associated design and installation information.

Metalcraft Roofing supply the Espan® 340 as a vertical wall cladding, and for roofs with a defined minimum pitch of 3 degrees for use on commercial and residential buildings within the following scope:

Location:

In wind zones:
- Up to and including Extra High as defined by NZS-3604:2011.
- Subject to specific engineering, if the engineer has satisfied themselves that the product, pitch and fixings will meet the conditions
In all climate zones as defined by NZS-3604:2011, subject to the limitations set out below
On buildings located within 1m of the relevant boundary, in respect of fire spread only

Up to and including Extra High as defined by NZS-3604:2011.
Subject to specific engineering, if the engineer has satisfied themselves that the product, pitch and fixings will meet the conditions

Building:

On new buildings that have been designed and constructed to comply with the NZ Building Code (NZBC) using timber or steel framing
On existing buildings using timber and steel framing where the designer and installer have satisfied themselves that the building is suitable for the intended building work
In conjunction with a vapour permeable building wrap that has a permeability of 36g/m2/day of a vapour resistance of no more than 500MNs/g
Can be used in conjunction with a potable water collection system

If designed, installed and maintained in accordance with all Metalcraft Roofing requirements, the Espan® 340 Roofing and External Cladding system will comply with or contribute to compliance with the following provisions of the NZ Building Code:

B1 Structure: B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, b, c, d, g, i)
B2 Durability: B2.3.1 (b)
C3 Fire Affecting Areas Beyond the Fire Source: C3.4(a), C3.5, C3.7 (a)
E2 External Moisture: E2.3.1, E2.3.2, E2.3.7 (a-c)
F2 Hazardous Building Materials: F2.3.1

See product technical statement for full information.

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